Recruiting

This is your introduction to Career Fair and the world of fine jewelry. You'll get a broad overview of the many career opportunities available as well as some tips for making the most of your time as you navigate through the day's events and activities.

Kathryn Kimmel
Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Gemological Institute of America

Donna Phelan
President
The Jewelers 24 Karat Club of Southern California

Leading industry executives share their ideas on what it takes to win in today’s job market. Gain insight into the latest employment trends, career opportunities, and the types of skills and experience that matter the most to employers.

Moderator
Ralph Destino
Chairman
Gemological Institute of America

Panelists
Ann Arnold
Chief Financial Officer/Vice President
Lieberfarb

Susan Jacques
President and Chief Executive Officer
Borsheims

Rahul Kadakia
Senior Vice President, Head of Department
Christie's Americas, Christie's

Steven Lagos
Designer and CEO
LAGOS

Moderator
Donna M. Baker
President
Gemological Institute of America

Panelists
Edward Boehm
President
JOEB Enterprises

Paula Crevoshay
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mellika Co. Inc.

Martin Katz
Founder and CEO
Martin Katz, Ltd.

Matt Runci
President and CEO
Jewelers of America

Stephen Silver
Chairman and CEO
S.H. Silver Company

You’re just starting out in the gem and jewelry business. You want the moves you make today to lead to your ideal career – the career you envision, but don’t quite yet have. Our panel of up-and-coming industry elite will share their successes and teach you how to achieve your own.

Moderator
Barbara Mooty
Vice President, Brand Development & Industry Relations
Charles & Colvard, Ltd.

Panelists
Kevin Feldmann
Director of Merchandising
Mondera

Jennifer Maxwell
Coordinator Product Dev Project Management Fine/Concept Jewelry
Tiffany &Co.

Nirav Shah
Business Development Manager
Anahi Jewelry

Alia Varsano
Worldwide Head of Contemporary Jewelry
Phillips de Pury & Company

Moderator
Barbara Mooty
Vice President, Brand Development & Industry Relations
Charles & Colvard, Ltd.

Panelists
Danielle Anthony
Sales Associate
Ben Bridge Jeweler

Matthew Jones
Sales Associate
Morgan's Jewelers

Patricia Mejorado
Administrative Assistant
Star Ring Inc.

Alia Varsano
Worldwide Head of Contemporary Jewelry
Phillips de Pury & Company

You’ve found your passion. Now create your path. Three jewelry designers will share their inspiring journeys to success. Learn from their challenges, and aspire to their achievements in one of the most creative sectors of the gem and jewelry industry.

Moderator
Cindy Edelstein
President
Jeweler's Resource Bureau

Panelists
Sandy Baker
President
Sandy Baker Inc.

Joseph Murray
Owner/Designer
Joseph Murray Jewelry

Alex Woo
Jewelry Designer
Alex Woo Inc.

Marketing. It’s the X factor in today’s business world – that indefinable quality that could put you ahead of your competition. Learn how you can put fundamental communication tools to work to build a successful brand identity for yourself and your business.

Moderator
Hedda Schupak
Editor-in-Chief
Jewelers' Circular Keystone

Panelists
Gena Alulis
Founder & CEO
Superfit®, Inc.

Susan Eisen
President
Susan Eisen Fine Jewelry and Watches

Carolyn Kelly
Owner
Old World Chain

See what is involved in acquiring a work visa and learn how you can create a successful career in the U.S.

If you dream of starting your own business – in manufacturing, retail or wholesale – you should be aware of the many legal and financial hurdles you’ll have to cross to turn that dream into reality. Learn what to expect and how to prepare for a life as an entrepreneur in the jewelry industry.

Learn how some of the industry’s most innovative and successful designers are making lasting – and lucrative – niches for themselves in this exciting sector of the jewelry industry.